Paint this 1948 GE fridge white or mint green??

[spankomatic]

Cool info JerseyMike. Thanks!

Jim

 

[danemodsandy]

Still White:

Rick:

I really gave it some consideration, based on the PhotoShops of the unit in your kitchen, in both colours.

The white really looks best, IMHO.

 

[rp2813]

I agree with Sandy. Seeing both colors in the kitchen, the green tends to get absorbed into the scene and the white doesn't. So for me, the white provides more bling than the green would.

 

[mattl]

What color is the stove?

 

[bethann]

I like the green, but if the walls are green also the hue has to match. Could be lighter or darker , but match, or one might look blue or yellow.
The stove is white isn't it? If so, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd pick white. Unless you want to get another stove to match the fridge and repaint your walls.

 

[wiskybill]

Personally, I'm partial to stock original colors, and a fresh coat of white would be outstanding on this fridge.

But I've seen the photos of your other appliances that you've posted in the past and you a have a good eye for picking just the right shade, the green would also be a good choice.

I'm glad I don't have to choose for you.

Bill

 

[58limited]

Both look nice to me, which visual effect are you going for?

In your first picture, the white really stands out and the eye is drawn immediately to the fridge.

In the second picture, the fridge kind of blends in with the walls, it doesn't stand out as much and the eye wanders over the whole seen.

Love that microwave with the fifties decor, by the way.

 

[rickr]

Hi David, I noticed that as well. I like the way the green blends in with the walls, rather than the "poppin out at you" look of the white.

 

[58limited]

Then I would say Mint Green It Is!

 

[jeffg]

If the cabinets were white, the fridge would look great in green or white (or just about any color). But the brown cabinets with a green fridge is Clash City. JMHO

 

[sudsmaster]

Well, white could be easier to touch up.

 

[alr2903]

Rickr, to my eye the mint is pleasing playing off the dark cabinets, the white look's "contrived" in the alcove you have your vintage fridge. trust your heart, but the MINT Green, brings it together with subdued Bling, and softens the cabinets against your black/white floor. arthur

 

[alr2903]

continued sorry, Especially if the mint green is exactly what my monitor is showing me.

 

[appliguy]

My vote is for white

and Panthera when Monitor Tops were new you could have them in ay color you wanted as lomg as it was WHITE!!!!! No monitor top ever came from the factory in color. Color appliances where not introduced until the mid 1950's....PAT COFFEY

 

[scott55405]

Wow, this is a tough one. I like the idea of either, and while I know you have a handome white vintage range, looking at your pictures for whatever reason the green moves me more than the white in your situation. I'm not helping much I know but I'll be interested to hear what you decide!

BTW, what are you going to do with that handsome Kelvinator that used to or currently sits in that spot? The only other general caution that may bear consideration is do you want to deal with a manual defrost fridge?

 

[whitekingd]

I like true appliance white!

Personally, I am partial to white appliances. The mint green IS nice, however, I prefer the white. Also, kitchen and bath light bulbs really can "warm" up white appliances.

 

[goatfarmer]

Gee Rick, where on EARTH did you find two similar GE refrigerators? In MINT condition no less, and the exact colors you want? I hope you didn't scratch the floor moving them.....8^)